‘We did it, man': Players rejoice — and see what’s possible
Penny Hardaway hopes the Tigers will be able to build on what they achieved in tumultuous time.
Penny Hardaway hopes the Tigers will be able to build on what they achieved in tumultuous time.
Ja Morant and Ryan Silverfield tweeted congratulations. And there is a sweet moment with Precious Achiuwa.
Memphis won the NIT title Sunday, overwhelming Mississippi State. If it wasn’t the tournament the Tigers had hoped for, it was the triumphant ending they deserved.
The leader lost time to an ankle injury, but Penny Hardaway made sure Lomax got to bask in the glory.
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The Tigers, like so many other teams, could have opted out of the NIT. It is to their immense credit that they instead opted all the way in.
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Madlock has worked alongside Hardaway, his former college teammate at Memphis, ever since Hardaway was hired in 2018.
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“Man, their defensive numbers are off the charts,” Boise State’s coach said of the Tigers Monday.
In addition to being a knockdown shooter, Quinones has unlocked his potential as a ferocious defender and rebounder.
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The Tigers’ defense was not at its usual strength, but Landers Nolley II had 21 points and Lester Quinones had a double-double. Related stories:
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The Flyers guard who developed his game as a kid with Hardaway as his teacher will face his hometown team.
Says Achiuwa: “I’ve been looking forward to this day for a really, really long time.”
Back to Texas the Tigers go as the No. 1 seed, and the bracket is loaded with interesting matchup possibilities.